Category: health-letter

Exercise boosts memory and thinking skills. It does this by reducing insulin resistance, reducing inflammation, and stimulating the production of growth factors.

Erectile dysfunction is diagnosed when a man has difficulty attaining and sustaining an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Prescription medications are the first line of treatment.

A safe amount of caffeine intake each day is 200 to 300 milligrams (mg). More than 500-600 mg per day may increase the risk of negative side effects.

It appears that exposure to moderate or high doses of any medication to treat high blood pressure is associated with a 30% to 40% increased risk of falls with serious injury.

As one ages, the bones in the spine tend to shrink. That may cause a person to lose height.

Stair climbing has many physiological benefits. It burns twice as many calories as walking, and it engages muscles in the legs, arms, buttocks, and shoulders.

Adapting a home to suit an older person’s needs can help him live there longer.

Smell loss that lasts longer than a few weeks should be evaluated by a doctor.

Strengthen your muscles to reduce diabetes risk

To reduce the risk of heart disease, a person may need to take aspirin but avoid other NSAIDs.